Northumberland Lardy Cake

%flowml 1.0
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Northumberland Lardy Cake
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#A [Dough] flour |8|oz|
#A [Dough] salt |pinch||
> Sift together flour and salt and leave in a warm place
#A [Dough] yeast |1/2|oz|
#A [Dough] sugar |1|tsp|
#A [Dough] egg |1||
#A [Dough] milk |2/3|gill| $ warmed
^A Cream yeast with sugar
^A Add egg and warmed milk
^A Mix with flour to make soft dough
> Leave in warm place until doubled in bulk
#B [Filling] lard |2|oz|
#B [Filling] sugar |2|oz|
#B [Filling] currants |2|oz|
^B Divide filling into two portions
^A Roll dough on floured board
^A Spread half filling on 2/3 of dough
^A Fold into three (like flaky pastry)
^A Roll out again
^A Spread remaining filling
^A Refold and roll out twice
^A Shape to fit 8-inch cake tin
> Allow to rise
> Bake in hot oven for 30-35 minutes